Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) are owned by Sun TV Network Limited, part of the Chennai-based Sun Group founded and chaired by Kalanithi Maran. The public face of the franchise at auctions and in the stands is his daughter Kavya Maran, an executive director of Sun TV Network who heads the group’s cricket teams.
SRH owner at a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Owner | Sun TV Network Limited (Sun Group, chairman Kalanithi Maran) |
| Runs the team | Kavya Maran (executive director, Sun TV Network) |
| Formed | 2012, replacing Deccan Chargers; first season 2013 |
| Winning bid | ₹85.05 crore per year for five years (2012) |
| Home ground | Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad |
| IPL titles | 1 (2016) |
| Runners-up | 2018, 2024 |
| Captain (IPL 2026) | Pat Cummins |
| Head coach (IPL 2026) | Daniel Vettori |
How SRH were born
After the 2012 season the IPL terminated the contract of Hyderabad’s previous franchise, Deccan Chargers. Sun TV Network won the new Hyderabad franchise with a bid of ₹85.05 crore a year for five years, and Sunrisers Hyderabad played their first season in 2013.
Sun Group’s other cricket teams
| Team | League | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | IPL (India) | Champions in 2016 |
| Sunrisers Eastern Cape | SA20 (South Africa) | Champions in 2023, 2024 and 2026 |
| Sunrisers Leeds | The Hundred (England) | Formerly Northern Superchargers. In 2025 Sun Group bought the ECB’s 49% and Yorkshire’s 51% for full ownership, in a deal reported at around £100 million; renamed from the 2026 season |
SRH’s record in the IPL
| Season | Result |
|---|---|
| 2016 | Champions: beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by 8 runs in the final (captain David Warner) |
| 2018 | Runners-up: lost the final to Chennai Super Kings |
| 2024 | Runners-up: lost the final to Kolkata Knight Riders (captain Pat Cummins) |
| 2026 | Third in the league, lost the Eliminator to Rajasthan Royals by 47 runs |
Pat Cummins missed the first half of IPL 2026 while recovering from a back injury, and Ishan Kishan led the side in that period. SRH missed top spot in the league only on net run rate.
FAQ
Who is the owner of SRH?
Sun TV Network, part of Kalanithi Maran’s Sun Group. Kavya Maran runs the franchise.
Is Kavya Maran the owner of SRH?
The franchise belongs to Sun TV Network, whose chairman is her father Kalanithi Maran. Kavya Maran is an executive director of the company and heads Sun Group’s cricket teams.
How many IPL titles have SRH won?
One, in 2016.
